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SNAP cuts put 450k Virginia families at risk; PORCH Roanoke fills the gap

Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are putting Virginia families and food pantries under unprecedented strain. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, about...

Roanoke’s 3rd annual Save a Life Day joins 50-state effort to provide overdose solutions

On September 25, 2025, all 50 states will host free naloxone events for Save a...

What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes...

Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families...

Hokies called to lead with respect and spirit for Saturday’s gameday

Dear Hokies — As we gear up for Saturday’s home game vs. Old Dominion, let’s make...

Babcock Visits Roanoke Valley Sports Club

Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock was the featured speaker Monday night at the monthly meeting of the Roanoke Valley Sports Club. Babcock talked...

Northside Late Finish Topples Botetourt 33-21

Last year's battle between Northside and Lord Botetourt featured two unbeaten teams going into overtime before the Cavaliers from Daleville captured the win on...

Cave Spring Outlasts Cougars 33-26 In Hard-Hitting Takedown

Friday night's football game between Cave Spring and Pulaski County scheduled for the Cougar Den in Dublin had to be moved to Dwight Bogle...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup!

Well, well, well. We did it again. Last week's " Big-11 " predictions returned a 9-1 record and .900 percentage. For the record, through the first...

Knights Top Blacksburg 3-1 In River Ridge Volleyball Showdown

Wednesday night's River Ridge volleyball showdown between the Blacksburg Bruins and Cave Spring Knights saw one streak come to an end. Fortunately for the Knights,...

Cave Spring Rolls In 41-14 Win Over Carroll County

It's not unusual for the Cave Spring football team to have a scoring standout every game. Friday night, to the dismay of the visiting Carroll...